Whale Pass, AK Fishing Trip — December

Your Whale Pass, AK Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 32°F / Low 23°F14" rain · 22 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Channel CatfishFair
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting

December Weather in Whale Pass

32°F
Avg High
23°F
Avg Low
14"
Rainfall
22
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

34 Guides Near Whale Pass

No guides are based in Whale Pass, but these guides operate nearby.

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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore / freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

Alaska Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$29
Non-Resident$145
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. King salmon stamp required additionally.

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Species Regulations

Blue Catfish

Blue Catfish are not native to Alaska and are unlikely to be found in Alaskan waters. Regulations are not defined.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Largemouth Bass are not native to Alaska and are only found in a few stocked lakes, primarily in the Southeast region.

Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish are not native to Alaska and are not commonly targeted. Regulations would likely fall under general statewide regulations for non-specified species in the area fished.

Striped Bass
Season:No open season
Bag Limit:0
Size Limit:No retention allowed

Striped bass are not native to Alaska. If caught, they should not be released.

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